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was the father of civil rights, rosa parks is considered its mother. she clarified for the nation the symbol of equality in one simple act. when parks died in 2005 bob mackenzie had this look back at her life. >> reporter: a tiny whisp of a woman but with backbone that would not quit. even as a frail old lady, she still had the presence of a woman who turned an incident into a historic moment. 10 years ago rosa parks came to the bay area to speak at san francisco state. she talked with ktvu's rob roth about that day now 50 years ago when she got on a bus in montgomery alabama after a hard day's work as a seamstress. she and three other black people sat down in the middle of bus where blacks could sit, but would have to leave if a white person wanted the seat. >> it had always bothered me and i think others too. but since they considered it the law it was not very easy to defie their rules. >> reporter: a few stops later a white man got on and could not find a seat. >> he wanted to know if i was going to stand up i told him i was not. he said if you don
was the father of civil rights, rosa parks is considered its mother. she clarified for the nation the symbol of equality in one simple act. when parks died in 2005 bob mackenzie had this look back at her life. >> reporter: a tiny whisp of a woman but with backbone that would not quit. even as a frail old lady, she still had the presence of a woman who turned an incident into a historic moment. 10 years ago rosa parks came to the bay area to speak at san francisco state. she talked with...
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today, americans across the bay and the nation honoring civil rights leader, dr. martin luther king junior. he played a significant role in advancing african - american and human rights through non-violence and civil disobedience in the 19- sixties. until his assasination in 1968. here in the bay area -- thousands of people gathered at the yerba buena gardens in san francisco for the annual m-l-k -day- celbration. here are some of the sights and sounds from the holiday event. this was the scene at diridon station early this morning in san jose. hundreds of people honoring dr. king -- by boarding the freedom train. an annual tradition. the dr. martin luther king jr association. charters and pays for the trains. they have been doing so for the past 30 years. actually, two trains were needed to accommodate this year's crowds. many people hearr mission on this day. is to keep dr king's dream alive. hundreds more freedom riders climbed aboard in palo alto for the trip to san francisco. where they were to join the march and rally in honor of the late civil rights leader
today, americans across the bay and the nation honoring civil rights leader, dr. martin luther king junior. he played a significant role in advancing african - american and human rights through non-violence and civil disobedience in the 19- sixties. until his assasination in 1968. here in the bay area -- thousands of people gathered at the yerba buena gardens in san francisco for the annual m-l-k -day- celbration. here are some of the sights and sounds from the holiday event. this was the scene...
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up next on fox 5 morning news, see how the civil rights leader was honored over weekend with an event meant to carry on his message of action. time now is 4:54. we are back after this. >>> as we mark the second inauguration of president obama, we remember the life of dr. martin luther king, jr. president obama announceed a weekend of the national day of service on saturday. it is an event encouraging everyone to take time out to volunteer in honor of dr. king's message of positive action. president obama and first lady michelle obama visited burrville elementary school. they helped fix up a bookshelf and talked with more than 500 volunteers at the school. >> the national day of service got some boost from some other star power. john henrehan has that part of the story. e story. >> yolanda adams made her pitch with a song. chelsea clinton personally viesated booth to help the youngsters there write letters to sick children. -- visited a booth. >> make the difference in one child's life. mentor a student, don't ate a book to a library, donate supplies to a neighborhood school,
up next on fox 5 morning news, see how the civil rights leader was honored over weekend with an event meant to carry on his message of action. time now is 4:54. we are back after this. >>> as we mark the second inauguration of president obama, we remember the life of dr. martin luther king, jr. president obama announceed a weekend of the national day of service on saturday. it is an event encouraging everyone to take time out to volunteer in honor of dr. king's message of...
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>> i think that the civil rights reforms were actually the easier part of his dream. it did not cost anything. there was no appropriation associated with the passage of the civil rights act of 1964 or the voting rights act of 1965. there was not a major investment required. to deal with the issue of poverty, you have to be thinking about a major investment in our declining public education system. you have to be thinking about the health issues of poor people and that is going to cost money. quite frankly, that was the part of the dream that king found most difficult to deal with. with all of his popularity after the march on washington and the nobel peace prize, his popularity declined once he turned to these issues that are still with us today. that is where he was at the end of his life. tavis: you recall when obama first ran in 2008 for the white house. every black person i know, basically, was wearing a t-shirt or a hat or a button or something that had a picture of obama and came on it. so many people saw barack obama then and today, many people still see him as
>> i think that the civil rights reforms were actually the easier part of his dream. it did not cost anything. there was no appropriation associated with the passage of the civil rights act of 1964 or the voting rights act of 1965. there was not a major investment required. to deal with the issue of poverty, you have to be thinking about a major investment in our declining public education system. you have to be thinking about the health issues of poor people and that is going to cost...
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what amazed me is that he didn't want to be known as a civil rights leader. he wanted to be known as a preacher of the gospel. >> yes. >> yet that is not talked about all that much today because i guess it's politically incorrect to mention it. >> i brought one of his prayer books with me. i'm just going to read one line from his own prayer. he asked god to grant us visions to lift us from worldiness and sin through jesus christ we pray, amen that. is the heart of the man. you're saying when you read his sermons and listen to his sermons or read his prayers you can get the heart of the man that found the courage to love his neighbors and enemies and to face everything that came towards him with love and he really did. that was the way he was. >> thank you for being here and i want to say thanks to the family for putting together a magnificent become of tribute. dr. alveda king, god bless you and thanks for joining us. >> thank you. >> well, so the president took his oath for the second term today. on monday, he's going to do so again in the public ceremony on
what amazed me is that he didn't want to be known as a civil rights leader. he wanted to be known as a preacher of the gospel. >> yes. >> yet that is not talked about all that much today because i guess it's politically incorrect to mention it. >> i brought one of his prayer books with me. i'm just going to read one line from his own prayer. he asked god to grant us visions to lift us from worldiness and sin through jesus christ we pray, amen that. is the heart of the man....
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rights and at the forefront of lgbt rights. and there is a place in this world where i hope the city would be open to recognizing the contributions of an openly ldbt person. i would hope that that place would be san francisco. one of the things that struck me about this conversation is something that we learn about harvey milk. when he was first elected, he understood the significance of his election. i would like to share with you a part of what he said. it goes, the hope speech often talk about. this is what he said to use his own words: "two days after i was elected i got a phone call and the voice was quite young. it was from al tuna, pennsylvania. the person said things. you have to elected a people so that young child and thousands of people know that there is hope for a better tomorrow." without hope, gays, blacks, seniors, the "ss" give up. without hope life is not worth living. harvey closed, and you and you and you. you have to give them hope. as i think about this, i really think that that is what we are talking abou
rights and at the forefront of lgbt rights. and there is a place in this world where i hope the city would be open to recognizing the contributions of an openly ldbt person. i would hope that that place would be san francisco. one of the things that struck me about this conversation is something that we learn about harvey milk. when he was first elected, he understood the significance of his election. i would like to share with you a part of what he said. it goes, the hope speech often talk...
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rights march from selma to montgomery. >> it is for all americans to get out and enjoy this day and just to celebrate and just remember all of the struggle ams we awe have come through. >> they joined them from na march -- joined them in a march which honored dr. martin luther king, jr. and people of all races and religions would march together and many parents are bringing their children to pay tribute. >> it is really important for kids to know how far we have come and how much further we have yet to go so i decided to bring my daughters here so they could see the memorial. >> it's just basically freedom and we wanted to show his dream for all of us. >> reporter: they will be commemorating his dream and legacy and it would be hard to ask for a more gorgeous day out here. reporting live san francisco. >>> government buildings are closed for the dr. martin luther king, jr. holiday. state courts schools and credit unions are closed, post offices are also closed and mail will not be delivered today. parking meters in san francisco will be enforced. >>> now where a surf rescue is under
rights march from selma to montgomery. >> it is for all americans to get out and enjoy this day and just to celebrate and just remember all of the struggle ams we awe have come through. >> they joined them from na march -- joined them in a march which honored dr. martin luther king, jr. and people of all races and religions would march together and many parents are bringing their children to pay tribute. >> it is really important for kids to know how far we have come and how...
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. >> now bernice king the daughter of civil rights leader martin luther king jr. and coretta scott king discusses the recently published biography of her mother. desert rose the life and legacy of coretta scott king. she talked with booktv at bookexpo america publishing's annual trade show. this is about half an hour. >> bernice king who is edith scott dagley? >> guest: at edith scott bickley -- coretta scott king was the wife of martin luther king jr. -- cohost land your mother. >> guest: yes my mother so she was my aunt. she and my mother grew up in alabama together and she later became a drama professor. in fact she founded the drama department at the state university. she was a very lively woman and unfortunately passed last year in june. after completing this book. >> this book is desert rose the life and legacy of coretta scott king and the author is your aunt eva scott dagley? when did she write this book lacks. >> guest: well it was a journey that began with my mother's requested 1966 to write her story. at that time both of my parents were constantly bein
. >> now bernice king the daughter of civil rights leader martin luther king jr. and coretta scott king discusses the recently published biography of her mother. desert rose the life and legacy of coretta scott king. she talked with booktv at bookexpo america publishing's annual trade show. this is about half an hour. >> bernice king who is edith scott dagley? >> guest: at edith scott bickley -- coretta scott king was the wife of martin luther king jr. -- cohost land your...
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what amazed me is that he didn't want to be known as a civil rights leader. he wanted to be known as a preacher of the gospel. >> yes. >> yet that is not talked about all that much today because i guess it's politically incorrect to mention it. >> i brought one of his prayer books with me. i'm just going to read one line from his own prayer. he asked god to grant us visions to lift us from worldiness and sin through jesus christ we pray, amen that. is the heart of the man. you're saying when you read his sermons and listen to his sermons or read his prayers you can get the heart of the man that found the courage to love his neighbors and enemies and to face everything that came towards him with love and he really did. that was the way he was. >> thank you for being here and i want to say thanks to the family for putting together a magnificent become of tribute. dr. alveda king, god bless you and thanks for joining us. >> thank you. >> well, so the president took his oath for the second term today. on monday, he's going to do so again in the public ceremony on
what amazed me is that he didn't want to be known as a civil rights leader. he wanted to be known as a preacher of the gospel. >> yes. >> yet that is not talked about all that much today because i guess it's politically incorrect to mention it. >> i brought one of his prayer books with me. i'm just going to read one line from his own prayer. he asked god to grant us visions to lift us from worldiness and sin through jesus christ we pray, amen that. is the heart of the man....
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the president referenced the slain civil rights leader prominently in the remarks. he took on gay rights and immigration and entitlements and the deep political divide across our nation. first to the parade route. john roberts will travel with the parade along pennsylvania avenue if the technical gods allow it. john, good afternoon. >> so far the gods are with us. if we could spin the camera over here a little bit you can see the east front of the capitol the president will join the motorcade coming out of the driveway from the east front to the constitution avenue. this will be in the next hour and a half to two hours. the parade is 1.5 mile long including a mix of civilian and military contributions, mostly marching bands and a lost floats that will be brought in from the civilian side of things something implemented in 1841 by william henry harrison. you will know he liked to do things big. he had the longist inaugural address of anyone at two hours in horrible weather and he did not wear a hat or cold and he died 30 days later but he had floats in the parade. th
the president referenced the slain civil rights leader prominently in the remarks. he took on gay rights and immigration and entitlements and the deep political divide across our nation. first to the parade route. john roberts will travel with the parade along pennsylvania avenue if the technical gods allow it. john, good afternoon. >> so far the gods are with us. if we could spin the camera over here a little bit you can see the east front of the capitol the president will join the...
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the heart of the civil rights movement. earlier today, civil rights leader and georgia congressman joan lewis talked about this historic day. >> as johnson would say, it's like history and fate coming together for this president, this african american to be inaugurated for a second time on martin luther king, jr. day, it says something about the distance we've come, the progress we've made. >> the distance we've come. the progress we've made. these are word. these are words that dr. king would be proud to hear. but the struggle continues. that is why the president has, as guest today, those that are still in
the heart of the civil rights movement. earlier today, civil rights leader and georgia congressman joan lewis talked about this historic day. >> as johnson would say, it's like history and fate coming together for this president, this african american to be inaugurated for a second time on martin luther king, jr. day, it says something about the distance we've come, the progress we've made. >> the distance we've come. the progress we've made. these are word. these are words that dr....
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it commemorates the alabama civil civil rights march. >> this is for all americans. to get out and enjoy this day and to celebrate and remember the struggles that we all have been through. [ singing ] >> reporter: hundreds of people join said them for a mile and a half march to the gardens. >> celebrating dr. king and celebrating community. that is important. >> reporter: more than a thousand people attended prayer services services and presentations on the life of dr. king. she knew and marched with dr. king. >> very, very nice. he was a wonderful person. wonderful person. non-violent. turning of the cheek. >> reporter: she was one of many african americans turned away that voting both. joining a dangerous protest march. she marched with dr. king on the civil rights march. >> very, very scary and a memorable experience that just doesn't go away. >> reporter: many people said a lot changed but more needs to change. reporting live in san francisco, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 49er head coach jim harbaugh had a lot to say today, we will let you hear what he is n
it commemorates the alabama civil civil rights march. >> this is for all americans. to get out and enjoy this day and to celebrate and remember the struggles that we all have been through. [ singing ] >> reporter: hundreds of people join said them for a mile and a half march to the gardens. >> celebrating dr. king and celebrating community. that is important. >> reporter: more than a thousand people attended prayer services services and presentations on the life of dr....
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rights movement. in the words of the old negro spiritual, "free at last, free at last, wango tango! i'm free at last." we'll be right back. Êejvzzé] >> stephen: welcome back, everybody. thank you for rejoining our broadcast already in progress. nation, longtime viewers know i love my sponsors like i love my children-- if my children gave me money. whraf laugh. [ laughter ] that's why i leap, like a mother tigress, to their defense if anyone attacks them. i am especially protective of the coca-cola company's whole family of products. although in this family fanta's kinda the black sheep. [ laughter ] why can't you be more like the neighbor's kid, he's a "doctor." [cheers and applause] folks, in this family, i especially love vitaminwater. oh, that reminds me. gotta take my meds. monday. [ laughter ] [cheers and applause] whoo! sadly, as vitaminwater's parent company, coca-cola is now embroiled in a lawsuit for allegedly making "deceptive and unsubstantiated claims" that their product is healthy. just
rights movement. in the words of the old negro spiritual, "free at last, free at last, wango tango! i'm free at last." we'll be right back. Êejvzzé] >> stephen: welcome back, everybody. thank you for rejoining our broadcast already in progress. nation, longtime viewers know i love my sponsors like i love my children-- if my children gave me money. whraf laugh. [ laughter ] that's why i leap, like a mother tigress, to their defense if anyone attacks them. i am especially...
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. >> stephen: yes, they waited until democrat senator and long-time civil rights leader henry marsh left town on martin luther king day to attend president obama's inauguration. [audience reacts] how fitting. in the words of dr. king, "i have been to the mountaintop, and while i was there, they heavily redistricted the promised land." [ laughter ] but the way these good ol' alpha dogs really swung their sacks in the faces of black voters was that after this vote on martin luther king day they "adjourned in memory of confederate general stonewall jackson." [audience reacts] what better way to honor dr. king? because if it weren't for the confederacy, he wouldn't have had that much to do. [ laughter ] now the bill -- you're welcome. [ laughter ] now the bill still has to be signed by virginia governor bob mcdonnell, who said "obviously the tactics used yesterday were a surprise and i don't think that's the way business should be done," but he didn't promise to veto it, saying instead "if i get a bill, i'll deal with it at that time." >> stephen: yeah, game time decision. after all, if some
. >> stephen: yes, they waited until democrat senator and long-time civil rights leader henry marsh left town on martin luther king day to attend president obama's inauguration. [audience reacts] how fitting. in the words of dr. king, "i have been to the mountaintop, and while i was there, they heavily redistricted the promised land." [ laughter ] but the way these good ol' alpha dogs really swung their sacks in the faces of black voters was that after this vote on martin luther...
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. >> john bellcastor was barack obama's law partner doing civil rights work in chicago from 1993 to 2003. >> in our law firm he never raised his voice. the no drama obama you hear about today was that way back in 1993. >> and dotting the crowd the young celebrities drawn to obama. katie berry and john mayer and jeffrey wright who spoke of the hope of the day. >> it's about the hope of the country and the example we set to the world in terms of free and working democracy. and it's about partnership and it's about what you know, the common ground between all of us as americans. and so, you know, if this doesn't illustrate that then we have a lot of hard work to do. >> and the musical artists mostly represented the young 21st century artists like kelly clarkson. ♪ >> and an obama favorite and friend, beyonce. ♪ for the ramparts we watched ♪ were so gallantly streaming >> we the people, declare today that the most evident of truths, that all of us are created equal. it is the star that guides us still. just as it guided our forebearers through seneca falls and selma and stonewall. >> h
. >> john bellcastor was barack obama's law partner doing civil rights work in chicago from 1993 to 2003. >> in our law firm he never raised his voice. the no drama obama you hear about today was that way back in 1993. >> and dotting the crowd the young celebrities drawn to obama. katie berry and john mayer and jeffrey wright who spoke of the hope of the day. >> it's about the hope of the country and the example we set to the world in terms of free and working democracy....
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>> congressman and civil rights icon john lewis showed up but they refused to let him speak. >> in which no singular human being >> in which no singular human being is inherently more valuable than any other human being. >> jon: i don't know what to say i'm shocked, jon. they missed a great chance to ask him what martin luther king would think of their movement. we can make king endorse whatever we want. have you seen the commercial are hologram m.l.k. has a dream about telecommunications before >> before you can inspire... we hold these truths to be self-evident >> ... you must first connect and the company that connects more of the world is a leader in communication network >> i may not get to the mountain top of the wi-fi but i will be free at last. >> jon: nicely done. 'll we'll l1 ( cheers and applause ) >> jon: welcome back. my guest tonight is a united states supreme court justice. please welcome to the practice justice sonia sotomayor. ( applause ) there you go. ( cheers and applause ) thank you for joining us. how are you? >> i'm fine. jon: thank you for being here. >> thank you
>> congressman and civil rights icon john lewis showed up but they refused to let him speak. >> in which no singular human being >> in which no singular human being is inherently more valuable than any other human being. >> jon: i don't know what to say i'm shocked, jon. they missed a great chance to ask him what martin luther king would think of their movement. we can make king endorse whatever we want. have you seen the commercial are hologram m.l.k. has a dream about...
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king worked with other civil rights lead towers bring the movement for equality not just for the south, but throughout the nation. >> i still have a dream. >> yes. >> it is deeply rooted in the american dream. >> mike: in 1963, dr. king brought the march to washington and announced his dream for all to hear. >> i have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of this creed. the children who will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. i have a dream today. >> mike: the power of those words forced washington to take action and a year later, the civil rights act of 1964 became law. making it illegal for federal and state governments to discriminate based on color, sex, or religion. dr. king's mission brought him to selma, alabama in 1965. he attempted to lead a march to the state's capitol, but mob and police violence forced them to stop. that day became known as bloody sunday. >> somewhere i read of the freedom of speech. somewhere i read of the freedom of press. somewhere
king worked with other civil rights lead towers bring the movement for equality not just for the south, but throughout the nation. >> i still have a dream. >> yes. >> it is deeply rooted in the american dream. >> mike: in 1963, dr. king brought the march to washington and announced his dream for all to hear. >> i have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of this creed. the children who will one day live in a nation where they...
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rights because one year later the civil rights act of one hundred sixty four passed which ended racial segregation and the following year nine hundred sixty five the voting rights act passed and sure in the voting rights of african-americans the king knew racism wasn't the only social ill he immediately sought to fight for a new struggle unfolding beyond the borders of this country vietnam for the next three years he became extremely outspoken against the war his words transcend time and space and rings so true to the values that we as human beings should strive to uphold when faced with any unjust act of aggression. since. we have to swallow your. nation. do you remember that. something is happening and people are not going to be. the truth be told. is right the truth must be told no matter what the cost and i what the stakes even if it meant death. and tragically i was the case for king on april fourth one thousand sixty eight he was assassinated and there's still a lot of speculation surrounding his death and in fact many question whether or not the f.b.i. actually played a role in
rights because one year later the civil rights act of one hundred sixty four passed which ended racial segregation and the following year nine hundred sixty five the voting rights act passed and sure in the voting rights of african-americans the king knew racism wasn't the only social ill he immediately sought to fight for a new struggle unfolding beyond the borders of this country vietnam for the next three years he became extremely outspoken against the war his words transcend time and space...
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obama carried 55% of women's votes. >> julian bond, civil rights leader. we end today on this year of obama's inauguration coming on the federal holiday in honor of dr. martin luther king, jr., who delivered his "i have a dream" speech half a century ago, not far from here at the lincoln memorial. coming up in our coverage, we will be playing in the five- hours of coverage, whether your station broadcasts it or not, we will be on democracynow.org. we end today with the words of dr. king himself. >> that if we are to get on the right side of the war revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values. we must rapidly begin from a theme oriented society wind machines and computers, profit motors and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered. a true revolution of values will soon cause us to question the fairness and justice ous many of our past and present policies. on the one hand, we are called to play the good samaritan on
obama carried 55% of women's votes. >> julian bond, civil rights leader. we end today on this year of obama's inauguration coming on the federal holiday in honor of dr. martin luther king, jr., who delivered his "i have a dream" speech half a century ago, not far from here at the lincoln memorial. coming up in our coverage, we will be playing in the five- hours of coverage, whether your station broadcasts it or not, we will be on democracynow.org. we end today with the words of...
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but we do have a civil rights division. i think that eric holder, or whether or not he stays, i think there will be more justice department oversight of what the states are doing, and i think there should be. i was very happy to see the president say we're not going to tolerate that. and i think it may be a place where it's mostly bully pulpit, but there is a role for the attorney general and for the justice department as well. they have to be overseeing exactly what these states are doing and what the impact, because we know why they're doing it. >> can they do it, david -- >> should make the case it's a civil rights denial when you have to weight eight hours. >> it is. >> this is a great case for organizing for action, the new group. they're going to be organize nighed along state lines as well as national lines. and in some state they can be mobilized against some of the yahoos trying to change the laws as a way of working on bigger issues. >> i like the way you talk. >> for 2016. let's have it for the yahoos tonight, da
but we do have a civil rights division. i think that eric holder, or whether or not he stays, i think there will be more justice department oversight of what the states are doing, and i think there should be. i was very happy to see the president say we're not going to tolerate that. and i think it may be a place where it's mostly bully pulpit, but there is a role for the attorney general and for the justice department as well. they have to be overseeing exactly what these states are doing and...
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she is the widow of slain civil rights leader medgar evers. also taping is richard blanco. his poems center around the idea of the american experience. >>> once the ceremony concludes, the president, vice president and their wives will take their celebratory walk from the u.s. capitol to the white house. >> they will be followed for the entire mile by thousands of people taking part in the inaugural parade. lauren demarco has more on that. >> reporter: four of the eight inaugural parade floats represent the states where the president and vice president were born as well as where they served as lawmakers. >> the hawaii float has the diamond head volcano on there. >> another four floats honor the extraordinary progress we have avenue medicine as a nation. one pays tribute to dr. martin luther king. another highlights civil rights. >> this represents a slew of different battles that we've seen in the civil rights movement throughout the years. >> the our people, our future float represents the theme of the inauguration. willy griego of denver is one of the citizen cochairs cho
she is the widow of slain civil rights leader medgar evers. also taping is richard blanco. his poems center around the idea of the american experience. >>> once the ceremony concludes, the president, vice president and their wives will take their celebratory walk from the u.s. capitol to the white house. >> they will be followed for the entire mile by thousands of people taking part in the inaugural parade. lauren demarco has more on that. >> reporter: four of the eight...
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martin luther king's birthday the president will swear inpublically with a bible used by the civil rights leader and place his hands on a bible used by abraham lincoln. 800,000 people are expected to pack the national paul. >> we are -- mall. >> we are celebrating each other and celebrating the incredible nation that we call home. >> reporter: the president and vice president along with the families will begin the day by attending church at st. john's across from the white house an inaugural tradition. it's followed by the big parade and the glitzy inaugural balls. security is extremely tight 13,000 military and law enforcement personnel will watch over the proceedings. >> protecting an event this large with this many venues and this number of people coming requires a lot of coordination and a lot of organization. >> reporter: overnight, mr. obama and the first lady with supporters at an inaugural reception showed off their love. the president weighing in on his wife's new hairdo. >> i love her bangs. she looks good. >> let me tell you it's just been a true thrill to watch this handsome,
martin luther king's birthday the president will swear inpublically with a bible used by the civil rights leader and place his hands on a bible used by abraham lincoln. 800,000 people are expected to pack the national paul. >> we are -- mall. >> we are celebrating each other and celebrating the incredible nation that we call home. >> reporter: the president and vice president along with the families will begin the day by attending church at st. john's across from the white...
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the civil rights legislation that john f. kennedy finally introduced in june of 1963 pushed by the demonstrations in birmingham which revealed the police dogs and the fire hoses suddenly the government had to act. the first great accomplishment of lyndon johnson that not much attention is given to is the magnificent way he assumed presidency. this was a nation in crisis. we had a cold war going on. in which there was huge fear of russian missiles heading our way. our president had been killed. we didn't know whether it was the russians who had killed him or castro or -- there was great, great uncertainty. and johnson came to that job, reassured the nation, took the reins of government, and during that first year he was president passed the historic 1964 civil rights act, which outlawed official segregation in the south. made employment discrimination a crime. it was a very, very -- probably the most important advance since lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation. during that year if johnson was. mr. inside and some outsi
the civil rights legislation that john f. kennedy finally introduced in june of 1963 pushed by the demonstrations in birmingham which revealed the police dogs and the fire hoses suddenly the government had to act. the first great accomplishment of lyndon johnson that not much attention is given to is the magnificent way he assumed presidency. this was a nation in crisis. we had a cold war going on. in which there was huge fear of russian missiles heading our way. our president had been killed....
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it was the killing of civil rights for yours. it is people like robert johns, the young high school student who got a walkout on the segregated school because of protesting against the inferior education in 1851. many people we don't even know their names anymore before rosa parks, two other teenagers did the same thing. so this resistant, virtually among young people. >> guest: when we talk about south africa, it was the students in soweto. we all remember nelson mandela, that nelson and all of a sudden he presents no. it is those students who revived, stephen biko another survived a movement in the early 70s family 60s. >> host: is james bevel, talking about children, young people leading the way to contain that got a lot of criticism for him and dr. king. tell that story. >> guest: again come a king was at a crucial point in birmingham. we had this image that king david direction we should march millions of people across the country. that's completely wrong. from a camera, which king didn't initiate, through birmingham, king i
it was the killing of civil rights for yours. it is people like robert johns, the young high school student who got a walkout on the segregated school because of protesting against the inferior education in 1851. many people we don't even know their names anymore before rosa parks, two other teenagers did the same thing. so this resistant, virtually among young people. >> guest: when we talk about south africa, it was the students in soweto. we all remember nelson mandela, that nelson and...
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eight parade floats honoring the first and second family's home states and civil rights. richard blanco, the first latino and first openly gay inaugural poet. and perhaps no one is more excited than fifth graders from new york's public school number 22. they are singing this morning. >> i am very excited. it's going to be good. >> reporter: thousands of extra security officers have been sworn in. there's a 30-mile no-fly zone over the city. 150 city blocks around the capital shut down. >> we have to be prepared for everything. that's the way we do it. >> barack obama is just getting started. >> reporter: tracie potts, nbc news washington. >> vice president biden sworn in yesterday by supreme court justice sonia sotomayor. there was a ball sponsored by the national wildlife federation and over environmental groups. as far as the first lady, she's not announced what she'll focus on in the second term but one reporter that covers the first lady says you should not be surprised if mrs. obama talks about more of a work/life balance. the first lady expected to maintain focus of
eight parade floats honoring the first and second family's home states and civil rights. richard blanco, the first latino and first openly gay inaugural poet. and perhaps no one is more excited than fifth graders from new york's public school number 22. they are singing this morning. >> i am very excited. it's going to be good. >> reporter: thousands of extra security officers have been sworn in. there's a 30-mile no-fly zone over the city. 150 city blocks around the capital shut...
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movement as a modern civil rights movement and he has put it on the same platform as civil rights, as women's rights. it's really extraordinary and it's something that frankly republicans are going to have to answer to. two republican justices, john roberts -- i didn't see kennedy, but they're looking at them to how decisions are going to come down when they hear the arguments in march. >> you know, when martin luther king first spoke on the mall, i was living here. and i was coming down, and people were screaming at all of the black people who were coming to hear him, and they were screaming and throwing things and calling them african bullies. and today, when i was watching this scene, that's all i could think about, was the hatred that was coming from everywhere toward the people and toward martin luther king. and there was an interesting body language with obama today. he seemed so much more confident. he sort of loped out, you know. last time, he was more, you know, sort of formal and ridged. >> we call it swagger. >> yeah, like i own it now. i'm here. and you could sense that he
movement as a modern civil rights movement and he has put it on the same platform as civil rights, as women's rights. it's really extraordinary and it's something that frankly republicans are going to have to answer to. two republican justices, john roberts -- i didn't see kennedy, but they're looking at them to how decisions are going to come down when they hear the arguments in march. >> you know, when martin luther king first spoke on the mall, i was living here. and i was coming down,...
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rights movement that also plays in washington d.c. i have a dream speech if the federal laws were put in force in birmingham alabama there might not have been a civil rights movement so we don't want to stand for this kind of thing he should have a right to travel where he wants as long as he's receiving a lot i mean he can drive into washington d.c. and eat a restaurant what in the country is in force those kind of laws. good point that john w. white had constitutional attorney for the rutherford institute i appreciate your time sir thank you. and that's going to do it for now for more on the stories we covered go to youtube dot com slash our to america are check out our website artie dot com slash usa you can also follow me on twitter at meghan underscore lopez see him back here in half hour. finally i want to. thank you i'm. sorry. say. wealthy british style sign. that's not on the title of. markets why not come to. find out what's really happening to the global economy with mike's cause or for a no holds barred look at the global
rights movement that also plays in washington d.c. i have a dream speech if the federal laws were put in force in birmingham alabama there might not have been a civil rights movement so we don't want to stand for this kind of thing he should have a right to travel where he wants as long as he's receiving a lot i mean he can drive into washington d.c. and eat a restaurant what in the country is in force those kind of laws. good point that john w. white had constitutional attorney for the...
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they will honor civil rights leader martin luther king, the same day they celebrate the inauguration of the first african-american president to his second term and we will take a live look at the crowds gathering, about 900,000 people are expected to witness president obama recite the oath of office and here is the live look. there are a lot of people crowded there. susan mcginnis joins us live from washington. >> reporter: this is one of the biggest days for washington dc when it comes to pomp
they will honor civil rights leader martin luther king, the same day they celebrate the inauguration of the first african-american president to his second term and we will take a live look at the crowds gathering, about 900,000 people are expected to witness president obama recite the oath of office and here is the live look. there are a lot of people crowded there. susan mcginnis joins us live from washington. >> reporter: this is one of the biggest days for washington dc when it comes...
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. >> with the civil rights movement it took generations. >> reporter: with eyes on the prize he says america should focus on innovation. the bay area could lead the world. reporting live, health and science editor john fowler ktvu channel 2 news. >>> hundreds of people road the bay area freedom train on its journey from san jose to san francisco. >> 15-mile long trip commemorates the march led by martin luther king, jr. in 1965. >> really important for kids to know how far we have come. i decided to bring my daughters to see the memorial. >> freedom. just trying to be hopeful for the dream that he wanted for all of us. >> after the train arrived in san francisco riders walked along city streets to the martin luther king, jr. memorial fountain. it is inscribed with king's words in a dozen languages. >>> mese are searching for -- police are searching for mome invasion robbers. two homes were innovated. the first homeowner lost jewelry and cash and unharmed. the second location a suspect punched the home owner and locked the husband down stairs. one of them shot through the front window
. >> with the civil rights movement it took generations. >> reporter: with eyes on the prize he says america should focus on innovation. the bay area could lead the world. reporting live, health and science editor john fowler ktvu channel 2 news. >>> hundreds of people road the bay area freedom train on its journey from san jose to san francisco. >> 15-mile long trip commemorates the march led by martin luther king, jr. in 1965. >> really important for kids to...
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in some ways we mislead ourselves with the civil-rights movement. if that was the goal of 1965 the agenda was achieved. 64, the active 65, if that was the goal, margin is 13 could retire and go to of college to be that campus minister in carmichael said i could achieve my goal because all of us saw the goal as much more radical. economic change, empower the black community or the black power movement, using the rights that were gained to bring about concrete we saw in 1965 as the beginning now we have basic human rights but what will you do? now the community is 100 years behind you cannot say suddenly you will catch up. there has to be a movement. where do we go from here? that is where we still are we cannot answer the question what do we do with the rights or citizenship? >> host: dr. king talked about moving from the quicksand to the hard rock of brotherhood we have a black man in the white house but michele alexander is the author of the new jim crow she talks about statistics in the 21st century under employed and unemployed clear more afflict
in some ways we mislead ourselves with the civil-rights movement. if that was the goal of 1965 the agenda was achieved. 64, the active 65, if that was the goal, margin is 13 could retire and go to of college to be that campus minister in carmichael said i could achieve my goal because all of us saw the goal as much more radical. economic change, empower the black community or the black power movement, using the rights that were gained to bring about concrete we saw in 1965 as the beginning now...
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as you said after we got the voting rights and civil rights, we wanted more and 65. why do you think -- >> guest: you can see the difference behind the kind of support king got when he was fighting for civil rights reforms after 1965 the level of support for king if you look at the polls, overwhelming support in the black community, widespread support even among the whites for what he was trying to do. if you look at after 65 when he moved to chicago and when he takes a stand on viet nam and higgins to support garbage workers and poor people in the poor people's campaign which is the first occupied movement he wanted to occupy the national mall even though the occupied campaign in recent years no one put forward something so rational and that is his support in the black community that went down dramatically. >> host: that would make white people angry? >> guest: because there was an element of support for the early king from black people who are doing well but still faced jim crow. so for them, once you remove these jim crow barriers, their agenda is gone. then it's
as you said after we got the voting rights and civil rights, we wanted more and 65. why do you think -- >> guest: you can see the difference behind the kind of support king got when he was fighting for civil rights reforms after 1965 the level of support for king if you look at the polls, overwhelming support in the black community, widespread support even among the whites for what he was trying to do. if you look at after 65 when he moved to chicago and when he takes a stand on viet nam...